Enrollment
428
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Randolph, NY
G N Chapman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for G N Chapman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362409003320
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G N Chapman Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Randolph · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
G N Chapman Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G N Chapman Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Randolph, NY.
School address
District: Randolph Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362409003320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G N Chapman Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at G N Chapman Elementary School
G N Chapman Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Randolph, New York, enrolling 428 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 934 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #840, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Randolph Central School District, also runs Randolph Senior High School (388 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G N Chapman Elementary School compares
G N Chapman Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, G N Chapman Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph Central School District, which includes G N Chapman Elementary School.
$22,673
Per student
-14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 57.6%
Federal 22.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How G N Chapman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G N Chapman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
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Frequently asked questions about G N Chapman Elementary School
How many students attend G N Chapman Elementary School?
G N Chapman Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Randolph, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G N Chapman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G N Chapman Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G N Chapman Elementary School?
38.6% of students at G N Chapman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G N Chapman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at G N Chapman Elementary School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Randolph, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G N Chapman Elementary School?
G N Chapman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G N Chapman Elementary School rank among schools in Randolph?
By Resource Investment Index, G N Chapman Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Randolph, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Randolph on the city page.
Is G N Chapman Elementary School a good school?
G N Chapman Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Randolph Central School District?
Besides G N Chapman Elementary School, Randolph Central School District also operates Randolph Senior High School (388 students). See the Randolph Central School District district page for the complete list.
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